Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

“Research shows that oral health is connected to systemic health. Many of the health problems that we have systemically actually start in the mouth,” says Becky Smith, CRDH, EdD, FADHA, president of ...

SEMBACH, Germany – Most people know that poor oral hygiene can lead to cavities, foul smelling breath and dirty teeth, but did you know that other, more serious health problems can also result from ...

Healthy gums, healthy heart—that’s been the conclusion for several studies in the past, and now there’s even more major evidence that it’s true. At a 10-year follow-up, participants who brushed their ...

As you age, maintaining good oral hygiene becomes more important. Here’s what dental experts recommend to keep your teeth in great shape. Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New ...

About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke. About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke ...

In recent years, researchers have begun paying closer attention to the surprising relationship between the mouth and the gut.

Since December last year, there have been steadily increasing numbers of SARS-CoV-2 or novel coronavirus infection that causes COVID-19 diesase. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a ...